The Sunrise R-IX School District's purpose is to
                  prepare and inspire all students to become
                  contributing members of our society.

                  We believe that:

                        * learning is the lifelong human process
                           of reasoning and thinking.

                        * that all students need a positive self-
                           concept to learn and succeed at an
                           optimum level.

                         * the effective learning environment is
                            built on a partnership and sense of shared
                            responsibility among home, community and
                            school and establishes high expectations
                            for all students.